Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Roasted Tomato Basil Soup, where sweet, caramelized tomatoes meet aromatic basil for a delightful culinary experience. This easy-to-make recipe creates a rich, velvety soup that is perfect for cozy evenings or as an impressive starter for dinner parties. Enjoy this vibrant dish with crusty bread or grilled cheese for the ultimate comfort meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ripe Roma tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and halve the tomatoes.
- Place tomatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 30 minutes until blistered.
- In a pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add roasted tomatoes (with juices) and vegetable stock to the pot; bring to a simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Blend until smooth using an immersion blender; stir in fresh basil.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve garnished with extra basil or a drizzle of olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting/Sautéing/Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg